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Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory

Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.

BBC Sport · 8 minutes ago

Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file. Meanwhile, users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group, where a parent or guardian will need to provide con … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · 15 minutes ago

Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.

BBC Sport · 29 minutes ago

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Attacks Gulf Nations, Further Straining Cease-Fire

On the same day Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers the Iran war was “concluded,” Tehran launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait.

NYT > World News · 32 minutes ago

Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border

The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.

BBC News · about 1 hour ago

The $479 WiiM Bar includes a 2.1-inch touchscreen on its front. | Image: WiiM WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price - in this case, $479. The company's first soundbar has a 3.0.2 Atmos configuration with a total of eight drivers - three front mid-woofers, three front tweeters, and two up-firing full-range height drivers - paired with four passive radiators. That configuration can be expanded to 3.1.2 with the addition of a WiiM … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 1 hour ago

Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of them will get lost in the Valley of Death between prototype contract […]

TechCrunch · about 1 hour ago

E.U. Steps Up Ocean Monitoring as Trump Administration Backs Away

Days after the U.S. said it would kill a network of ocean monitors, European officials pledged to invest more in their version, calling it a “necessity.”

NYT > Science · about 2 hours ago

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

BBC News · about 2 hours ago

Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes

Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s main international airport and the United States and Iran exchanged strikes.

NYT > Business · about 2 hours ago

Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21

Dozens more were injured, the authorities said. The blaze appears to be the deadliest in the Indian capital in at least four years.

NYT > World News · about 2 hours ago

The modified Ioniq 5 will be loaded with sensors to capture data for Uber's new AV Labs division.

TechCrunch · about 2 hours ago

One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

BBC News · about 2 hours ago

Unusual Greenpeace Lawsuit May Proceed, Dutch Court Says

Greenpeace International is arguing under Dutch law that an American pipeline company, Energy Transfer, sought to silence it with a costly lawsuit in North Dakota.

NYT > Science · about 2 hours ago

Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. | Bloomberg via Getty Images Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't supposed to be a one-off. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile vendor of consumer laptop chips to see if people bite. At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at least two additional generations of RTX Spark are already planned. The eventual goal, he said, is to build Star Trek-like computers and and Star Wars-like droids you can order around with your voice. "I want to talk to my laptop! I want R2-D2!" he told analysts and investors at Computex, revealing that he started working with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "about three years … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 2 hours ago

Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs

The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism.

NYT > Business · about 2 hours ago

If Alphabet's record-breaking $85 billion stock sale signals investor appetite for AI-related offerings, we can see that investors are ready to chow.

TechCrunch · about 2 hours ago

Trump Aims New Tariffs at 59 Countries and the European Union

Trump officials said they planned to impose levies of up to 12.5 percent on countries that failed to crack down on goods made with forced labor.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Meta appears to have listened to the Supernatural users who protested the app's sad fate after sweeping layoffs.

TechCrunch · about 3 hours ago

Trump Administration Fights Court Order to Refund Some Tariffs

The administration has started to repay some of the money, but has signaled it may make it harder for certain businesses to claim the full amount they are owed.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Substack's new Reply Rules feature is currently available for all English-language publications and is designed to give creators greater control over how their audiences respond.

TechCrunch · about 3 hours ago

Dreambeans is a curated list of AI-illustrated "stories" culled from the personal data in your Google account.

TechCrunch · about 3 hours ago

Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp

Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling the world number one has lost another golden Grand Slam opportunity after her shock French Open loss.

BBC Sport · about 3 hours ago

Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, Bluetooth trackers can help. Bluetooth trackers have been around for a long time, and they all generally work the same way. You attach the tracker to an object (a key ring, tote, in your wallet, etc), pair it with your phone, and then, if you lose said object, you can go into an app and ring the tracker. These days, Bluetooth trackers can do a lot more. Some have ultra-wideband chips that enable precision tracking, so you can find exactly where in a room your item is without having to sound an alarm. Most trackers tap into large networks — like Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub — making it easier to locate lost items outside the home. Many will notify you if they detect you’ve left the device behind or come with QR codes that link to your contact information so people can easily return lost items. These features are incredibly handy but also have the potential for misuse. For example, when Apple launched the AirTag, it seems the company hadn’t anticipated they might be used to track people or stolen items — but that’s exactly what happened. It’s since beefed up its anti-stalking features, and companies like Tile have also followed suit. Apple and Google have launched a standard that enables unwanted tracking alerts across both Android and iOS devices, and major players like Tile, Samsung, and Chipolo have supported the initiative. Still, it’s worth making yourself aware of each tracker’s approach to safety when deciding the best option for you. As consummate Losers of Things, we have tested a fair share of Bluetooth trackers on wallets, keys, and luggage. Here’s what we’d recommend if you, too, have a hard time finding things. The best tracker for iPhone users Apple AirTag (second-gen) Apple’s latest AirTags features an upgraded ultra-wideband chip for more precise location tracking, a noticeably louder speaker, and an expanded Bluetooth range. Where to Buy: $29 at Amazon $29 at Best Buy $128.99 $99.99 at Costco (pack of five) If you’re an iPhone owner, Apple’s second-gen AirTag offers a level of precision that rival trackers simply cannot match. The updated model leverages the company’s latest ultra wideband (UWB) chip for its nifty Precision Finding feature, which, in turn, can lead you to your lost item with an on-screen arrow in the Find My app. Plus, because AirTags can tap into Apple’s vast Find My network, a lost tracker can anonymously ping its location to Apple’s iCloud servers whenever it’s near another Apple device, extending its range beyond Bluetooth’s limitations. That level of precision proved incredibly useful during testing. Apple’s newest coin-shaped tracker consistently guided us to our misplaced items, including a spare mailroom key hidden in a closet. None of the other Bluetooth trackers we tested — including those from Tile and other third-party, Find My-compatible offerings — worked quite as well. The extended range on the latest AirTags also makes it much easier to reliably locate items in multi-story homes, while a series of iOS updates has made it possible to share a temporary map with a host of airlines (including Delta and United), which can help if your luggage should ever go missing. There are downsides, though. Although their replaceable CR2032 battery helps you save money in the long run, AirTags aren’t truly $29 for most people, since you’ll likely want to buy a separate holder to attach one to your keys or luggage. They’ve also faced criticism for being misused for unwanted tracking purposes (you can read our original testing in full here). That being said, Apple is aware of the issue and has since improved unwanted tracking alerts by shortening the time before you’re notified an unknown AirTag is in your vicinity, making chimes louder, and creating a separate app that lets Android users scan for unknown AirTags.  Read our second-generation AirTags review. The best tracker for Android users Tile Pro The Tile Pro is the company’s loudest Bluetooth tracker and has the widest range at 500 feet. It also has a user-replaceable battery, unlike other Tiles. Where to Buy: $34.99 at Amazon $34.99 at Life360 More trackers these days offer support for both Google’s and Apple’s Find My networks, but Tile’s trackers remain our top recommendation for both Android users and those in mixed iOS / Android households. What’s more, Tile currently offers four form factors to suit different needs: the card-shaped Tile Slim ($29.99), the square-ish Tile ($24.99), the self-adhesive Tile Sticker ($24.99), and the Tile Pro ($34.99). The keyfob-shaped Tile Pro is our personal favorite; it’s larger than the Tile, offers the longest Bluetooth range at 500 feet, and has the loudest ring. Of the four, it’s also the only one that has a replaceable one-year CR2032 battery. A note about Google’s Find Hub network In 2024, Google finally launched its Find My Device network, which was later renamed Find Hub. It works similarly to Apple’s Find My network: you’ll be able to share trackers with family members, and there are also unwanted tracking alerts. Initially, the network lagged behind Apple’s, but it’s catching up. After several weeks of testing Find Hub-compatible trackers — specifically the Chipolo Pop, Pebblebee Clip 5, and Motorola’s Moto Tag — in 2025, we found the network had improved significantly, especially in busy areas. Still, it’s clear Google prioritized privacy over precision. Google is making some progress, though. In 2024, it also rolled out satellite connectivity to Pixel 9 phones and newer devices, followed by UWB support for more precise tracking with Moto Tags and other compatible phones and trackers. More recently, the company added support for an iPhone-like feature that lets you share tracker locations with a growing number of airlines. So far, the list doesn’t include any US-based carriers, but it does include Lufthansa, Air India, China Airlines, Saudia, and more. All Tile trackers work similarly to AirTags. Like Apple’s, Tile’s platform-agnostic trackers can tap into a larger network — in this case, the Tile Network and Amazon Sidewalk, neither of which is as expansive as Apple’s or Google’s. However, when we tested Google’s Find Hub-compatible trackers, including the Chipolo Pop and Moto Tag, we found that Tile still did better at tracking items outside the home. The biggest downside is that Tile trackers lack ultra-wideband support, which means they can’t guide you to a nearby item using distance and directional cues like an AirTag. The company did announce a tracker that supports UWB in 2021, but it’s yet to ship, likely because Apple is effectively blocking UWB compatibility for third parties in iOS and Tile’s priorities shifted after it was acquired by Life360. That being said, Tile trackers do have an edge over AirTags when it comes to recovering stolen items and safety features. That’s largely due to Tile’s anti-theft feature, which makes trackers invisible to tracking detection if your item is stolen. Using it requires identity verification and carries strict penalties, including a $1 million fine for misuse. Tile also offers a “Scan and Secure” tool for detecting unknown Tile devices nearby, though potential victims still have to proactively scan their surroundings. To round things out, Tile users can manage their trackers directly within the Life360 app and send SOS alerts to emergency contacts with the push of a button (or several). New Tile users are also eligible for up to $100 in reimbursement for lost items and free replacements for damaged trackers, as well as access to 30 days of location history and unlimited sharing within their first year. After that, Tile owners will have to pay the $29.99 annual premium subscription fee to continue enjoying those perks, though every Tile user gets two days of location history for free. The best AirTag and Tile alternative Pebblebee Clip 5 The Pebblebee Clip 5 supports Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, but also has a 500-foot Bluetooth range, LEDs that flash to help you locate it, and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 12 months on a single charge. Where to Buy: $34.99 at Amazon $34.99 at Pebblebee If you’re looking for an AirTag or Tile alternative, the $34.99 Pebblebee Clip 5 is an excellent choice. It’s one of a growing number of trackers that support both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, which is a major improvement over its predecessor. Setup is seamless for iOS and Android users, but because Pebblebee’s app doesn’t handle tracking, features like geofencing and safe locations depend on which network you choose. Apple’s Find My, for instance, supports “left behind” alerts and safe locations; Google’s Find Hub still lacks an equivalent. The thing we like best about the Pebblebee Clip 5 is its rechargeable battery. It can last up to a year on a single charge, though you may get longer than that depending on your usage. It features a USB-C port, and Pebblebee advertises a Bluetooth range of up to 500 feet. Additionally, the Clip 5 features a blinking LED strip that’s noticeably brighter than prior models and a significantly louder ringtone, making lost items easier to find, even in dark or noisy environments. You can still use Pebblebee’s app to set voice tags, ask Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help, or double-tap the tracker to ring your phone. While the Clip 5 is larger than an AirTag, it also includes a snap-on key ring, so you don’t need to pay for an extra accessory just to attach it to your belongings. It’s also rated IP66 for dust and water resistance, making it slightly more durable than earlier Pebblebee trackers. The best AirTag alternative for wallets Pebblebee Card 5 The Pebblebee Card 5 has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 18 months and supports wireless charging. It works with Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub, but you can also use the Pebblebee app for voice tagging. Where to Buy: $34.99 at Amazon $34.99 at Pebblebee You could try stuffing an AirTag into a bifold wallet and hope it stays put — or opt for a Find My–compatible alternative that’s actually designed for wallets, like the $34.99 Pebblebee Card 5. It plays nicely with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, giving you cross-platform flexibility and the benefits of each, all with a super loud ringtone. It doesn’t offer precision tracking because it lacks UWB, but it makes up for it with said ringtones. It also supports unwanted tracking alerts as part of the Find My network. The Card 5 stands out for its sleek design and wireless charging support. At just 1.8mm thick, it’s one of the thinnest trackers you can buy and measures about the size of a credit card, meaning you can easily slip it into an overstuffed wallet packed to the brim with receipts, gift cards, and cash. The same can’t always be said of Tile’s wallet tracker, which is nearly twice as thick. What’s more, the Card 5 lasts up to 18 months on a single charge and supports wireless charging, so you don’t have to worry about replacing any batteries. Unsurprisingly, the Card 5 shares many of the same strengths as the Pebblebee Clip 5, including support for the Pebblebee app and voice tagging. You also get a range of up to 500 feet, an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, and a built-in button you can press to help locate your phone. Other Bluetooth trackers to consider Chipolo Pop and Chipolo Loop The $29 Chipolo Pop offers a similar form factor to Apple’s AirTag in a lighter, more colorful package with a hole for a keychain or lanyard, a louder beep, and compatibility with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks (though only one at a time). You can even use the Pop as a remote camera shutter and press the built-in button twice to find your lost phone. Unlike Chipolo’s other trackers, it boasts a wider 300-foot Bluetooth range, a more robust IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, and includes a user-replaceable battery that can last up to a year. In our testing, tracking was accurate on both Apple’s and Google’s networks in most cases, Google’s struggled to track items outside of the home as reliably as the Tile. And without UWB, the Pop couldn’t match the AirTag’s pinpoint precision. Still, the Chipolo app provides Android users with reliable out-of-range alerts and left-behind notifications — something Pebblebee and Moto Tag’s trackers lack —which, in our experience, trigger even faster than the Tile. If you’re willing to spend an extra $10, the $39 Chipolo Loop is very similar to the Chipolo Pop, with many of the same strengths and weaknesses. However, it charges via USB-C and includes a built-in silicone ring that’s easy to attach to keys, bags, and other items. You also get a more durable IP67 rating and an extra 100 feet of Bluetooth range — up to 400 feet total. Just note you’ll have to supply your own USB-C cable. Samsung SmartTag2 If you’re a Samsung Galaxy phone user, the $29.99 Samsung SmartTag2 gets you UWB tracking and can tap into the Galaxy Find network, which operates similarly to Apple’s Find My network. It’s a great AirTag alternative, but it isn’t our overall pick for Android because it’s limited to Samsung Galaxy users. That said, the latest SmartTag2 includes an improved Compass View, longer battery life, and a better app experience. It also has a newer, oblong design with a larger key ring than the original SmartTag. Moto Tag Motorola’s $29.99 Moto Tag is the first tracker on Google’s Find Hub network to offer ultra wideband for locating lost items on phones equipped with a UWB chip, which is a feature Google enabled via a firmware update after releasing the device. Like Apple’s AirTag, it can guide you directly to your missing item via directional cues in the Find Hub app. It worked well in our testing, though Apple’s AirTag was occasionally more precise when tracking objects farther away or through walls. The Moto Tag was also less effective than Tile’s trackers at locating items outside of the home. Still, if you want a tracker to find things around the house, the Moto Tag is a solid pick. It also fits most AirTag accessories, carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and uses a replaceable CR2032 battery that lasts up to a year. It can ring your misplaced phone, too, and doubles as a remote shutter for Motorola phones. Just know that Motorola recently announced the Moto Tag 2, which can last more than 500 days on a user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery and offers improved dust and water resistance. The company hasn’t specified an exact US release date (yet). Chipolo Card The rechargeable Chipolo Card is also a good, thin tracker for wallets. Priced at $39, it works with either Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub network and carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It supports Qi wireless charging, unlike the Chipolo Loop, and features a slim design that slips neatly into your wallet. It also offers a 400-foot Bluetooth range — a bit less than the Pebblebee Card 5 — and lasts about six months per charge. Overall, it’s a solid choice if you want something simple, even if it lacks the QR code found on some competing trackers. Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 Eufy’s rechargeable $34.99 SmartTrack Card E30 is another good option for wallets, one that can also tap into Apple’s Find My network like the aforementioned Pebblebee Card 5. On the back, there’s also a QR code — similar to the ones Tile uses — that helps good Samaritans return your item to you. Like the Pebblebee’s newest offerings, you can also share it with multiple people if you set it up via the Eufy Security app. The bummer here is that the E30 doesn’t work with Android and lacks UWB. However, the upcoming Eufy SmartTrack Card E40 will add support for Google’s Find Hub network while continuing to support Apple’s aforementioned Find My feature. It can also recharge via any Qi-compatible wireless charger and features a louder, 100dB alarm. Update, June 3rd: Adjusted pricing and availability, and updated references to the Tile Mate to reflect its new name, Tile.

The Verge · about 3 hours ago

Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm

Eleven officers were wounded in clashes with demonstrators after right-wing politicians and commentators accused the police of anti-white bias.

NYT > World News · about 4 hours ago

Bari Weiss Speaks on Scott Pelley’s ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘That’s the Path That He Chose’

In her first public comments on the firing, Ms. Weiss, the CBS News editor in chief, said that the longtime correspondent had “broken” the trust in the newsroom.

NYT > Business · about 4 hours ago

Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

BBC Sport · about 4 hours ago

European Union Outlines Plan to Reduce Dependence on American Tech

The 27-nation European Union outlined how it hopes to expand the region’s data centers, semiconductors and cloud computing capabilities.

NYT > Business · about 4 hours ago

Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe, and you’ve got yourself an essential add-on that’s easy to take on the go. Qi2 is a magnetic wireless charging standard that’s based on Apple’s MagSafe tech, so almost all modern iPhones support it. While the latest iPhones offer the fastest charging rates, older models (dating back to the iPhone 12) support 15W Qi2 charging speeds, which is still suitably quick. (The iPhone 17E also maxes out at 15W, and the 16E doesn’t have wireless charging at all.) On the other hand, Android phones are a mixed bag, with very few models supporting Qi2, let alone Qi2.2. Google’s Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold support Qi2 charging at up to 15W; the 10 Pro XL supports Qi 2.2 at up to 25W. Samsung’s Galaxy 26 lineup is “Qi2 Ready,” which means they can use Qi2 chargers at up to 15W if they have a magnet case. And that’s pretty much it. We know you want the best, whichever phone you have. Some of you may be willing to pay a lot for it, while others may simply want the best possible model for the least amount of money. Of the seven we tested — which vary in features, design, and charging speed — we landed on two picks that should satisfy most people’s needs.  The Qi2.2 battery with the fastest wireless charging speeds Baseus PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank Where to Buy: $79.99 $63.99 at Amazon (with Prime, with built-in cable) $79.99 $59.99 at Amazon (no built-in cable) $79.99 $69.99 at Baseus Dimensions: 2.6 x 4 x 0.6 inches, 196 grams / Wireless charging speed: Qi2.2 25W, Qi2 15W / Wired charging speed: Advertised as 45W, but a bit slower / Passthrough charging: Yes / Ports: One USB-C port / Built-in cable: Yes, non-removable / Advertised battery capacity: 10,000mAh, 36Wh The Baseus PicoGo AM52 is about as no-frills as power banks come, both in design and features. The all-black battery pack has a sleek aluminum case, with soft-touch silicone on the magnetic side to prevent it from scratching your phone while charging. It can charge devices via Qi2.2 and USB-C simultaneously, but using both requires you to press the power button (and there’s a steep speed penalty as it splits the power). The AM52 consistently offered the fastest wireless charging speeds of any power bank I tested, and it’s often the most affordable of the bunch. It wirelessly charged an iPhone 17 Pro Max to 65 percent in one hour and the Pixel 10 Pro XL to 50 percent, which is on par with the slightly pricier Sharge Icemag 3. The Iniu SnapGo Air slightly outperformed the AM52 in some wireless tests, but lagged behind in others. Baseus’s model lacks a built-in display — meaning you can’t see the remaining charge — but two of the four LED indicators were still full after an hour of wireless charging, indicating it still had some juice left. I tested the version with a built-in USB-C cable, which usually retails for $64 at Amazon if you’re a Prime member ($4 more than the cordless version). Sometimes, it drops to $40 or so with a coupon, and in terms of wired charging speeds, it was also among the fastest of the seven batteries I tested. It charged both the iPhone and Pixel to about 90 percent capacity within an hour, though it’s not necessarily hard to find a battery that supports fast wired charging. iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL After one hour of wireless chargingAfter one hour of wired USB-C chargingAfter one hour of wireless chargingAfter one hour of wired USB-C charging Baseus PicoGo AM5265 percent89 percent50 percent90 percent Sharge Icemag 364 percent85 percent49 percent70 percent Iniu SnapGo Air60 percent89 percent34 percent88 percent The Baseus AM52 advertises a top speed of 45W via USB-C, though it didn’t reach those speeds with any of the devices I tested. It topped out at about 38W while connected to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 33W while attached to the Pixel 10 Pro XL, both of which advertise higher wired speeds (the Iniu SnapGo Air topped out at 39W). The Baseus also topped out at 39.1W while plugged into my M2 MacBook Air, which isn’t far from its advertised rating, while the Iniu reached 43W. In other words, get the Iniu if you value fast wired speeds and the Baseus if you want fast wireless charging. The other Qi2.2 batteries I tested Sharge’s Icemag 3 (39.1Wh) is the coolest battery of the seven that I tested, and it delivers great wireless and wired charging speeds (25W and 30W, respectively). No issues here, but it usually costs a fair amount more than the Baseus or Iniu model. Iniu’s SnapGo Air (39.2Wh) came close to being our top pick thanks to its fast wired charging, relatively low price, and LED display that shows remaining charge. But its wireless charging performance was inconsistent. The Qi2 battery with the most power for the least money iWalk PowerHybrid magnetic charger Where to Buy: $49.99 $33.99 at Amazon $49.99 $32.99 at iWalk Dimensions: 2.6 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches, 215 grams / Wireless charging speed: Qi2 15W / Wired charging speed: 30W / Passthrough charging support: Yes / Ports: One USB-C port / Built-in cable: Yes, removable / Advertised battery capacity: 10,000mAh, 38.5Wh I wasn’t expecting one of the best-performing batteries to be the least expensive model I called in. The iWalk PowerHybrid is a 15W Qi2 charger that’s bulkier than our top pick, and honestly, pretty cheap-looking. But I can’t argue with its charging speeds, or the fact that it’s commonly available for about $35 — half the typical cost of the Baseus AM52. The PowerHybrid also includes a USB-C cable fashioned into a lanyard; however, this one is fully detachable, unlike Baseus’s. The iWalk charged the iPhone 17 Pro Max to 55 percent in an hour via Qi2 wireless charging. It performed similarly to our Qi2.2 pick while charging the Pixel 10 Pro XL, too, delivering 46 percent of the phone’s total charge in an hour (with 59 percent of the power bank’s battery remaining). Yes, that’s slower than the AM52, but ask yourself: Is a 10 percent speed boost worth nearly twice the price? No judgment if your answer is yes, but those shaking their heads are my kind of people. iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL After one hour of wireless chargingAfter one hour of wired USB-C chargingAfter one hour of wireless chargingAfter one hour of wired USB-C charging iWalk Power Hybrid battery ($50)55 percent90 percent46 percent85 percent Anker MagGo Power Bank ($90)57 percent86 percent46 percent72 percent Aulumu M10 battery ($90)58 percent90 percent12 percent84 percent Statik SmartCharge Gen 2 ($70)25 percent32 percent18 percent36 percent The PowerHybrid’s wired charging speeds were in line with other models I tested, allowing me to take the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Pixel 10 Pro XL to 90 percent and 85 percent in an hour, respectively. It also didn’t have any issues reaching its peak 30W charging speeds across multiple devices, which, again, was the case with the AM52. The iWalk battery has a pretty big quirk, however: It doesn’t automatically turn on when you place a device on its magnetic surface. For Qi2 charging to work, its display (which shows the remaining charge) must be illuminated, which requires you to either press the power button or charge something via its USB-C port. It’s not a big deal, but it might be annoying to some. The other Qi2 batteries I tested The Anker MagGo Power Bank (38.5Wh) is hefty and deluxe, with a durable kickstand and a slick display that shows remaining charge and time to charge. But it’s slow considering its high $90 price, managing 15W Qi2 and 27W USB-C charging. No other battery I tested looks as quirky and futuristic as Aulumu’s M10 (36Wh). It supports Apple Watch charging, plus USB-C charging and Qi2 15W speeds, but it’s costly at $90 and delivers inconsistent wireless charging speeds. Statik’s SmartCharge Gen 2 (38.5Wh) delivers what a lot of people are likely looking for: a power bank that can plug directly into an outlet, with two built-in USB-C cables, a few ports, not to mention Apple Watch charging. It’s cool and not terribly expensive at $70, but it’s very slow to charge devices. Photography by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge A note on efficiency and capacity Battery packs are convenient, but slower and less efficient than wired power adapters. All the batteries I tested claim 10,000mAh capacity. Milli-Ampere-hours, unlike Watt-hours, depend on battery voltage, so they can be misleading. For example, the Anker MagGo 10K battery I tested is advertised as having 10,000mAh capacity at 3.85V, or 38.5Wh total energy. The Baseus battery I tested is advertised as having 10,000mAh capacity. Fine print on its label reveals that its actual rating is 5,000mAh at 7.2V, or 36Wh. That doesn’t mean it can deliver only half the energy of the Anker; it’s actually only a little bit less. The Watt-hours are what to look for. And none of that has anything to do with the output voltage from the Qi2 charger, anyway. Wireless charging is also much less efficient than wired. Qi2 is the least bad, but still loses about a quarter of the battery’s energy compared to charging over USB-C. If you want to squeeze the most charge out of your battery, it’s wired all the way. And finally, claimed charging speeds are typically measured in ideal lab conditions; in my tests, charging speeds were rarely as fast as advertised.

The Verge · about 4 hours ago

This week we've got tandem hands-ons with Google's new Gemini AI agent - Spark - from my colleagues David Pierce and Jay Peters. Their takeaways are similar: It's so effective that it's scary. Spark knew that David's dog is named Frida and knew the first name of Jay's wife, even though neither of them explicitly provided this information to Google. But what's scary to me is how all of this stuff seems geared toward a future of "productivity" that completely misses what needs to be fixed in our world. "Productivity" is often pitched as a panacea for what befalls us in our personal lives, even going so far as to implicate our moral worthiness … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 4 hours ago

The breach at wearable ring maker Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop.

TechCrunch · about 5 hours ago

Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.

TechCrunch · about 5 hours ago

Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy

Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?

BBC Sport · about 5 hours ago

England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC Sport · about 5 hours ago

Why do managers struggle after stepping up to 'big-six' clubs?

Will Liverpool-bound Andoni Iraola buck the trend of Premier League managers struggling after moving to a so-called 'big-six' club?

BBC Sport · about 5 hours ago

For Knicks’ Owner James Dolan, a Title Might Finally Stop Some Boos

James Dolan, the longtime owner of the N.B.A. team, has faced years of jeers. Could a championship change all that?

NYT > Business · about 5 hours ago

'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events

Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

BBC Sport · about 5 hours ago

Trump Administration to Dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative

The $368 million network of instruments collecting data in both the Atlantic and Pacific has been critical to climate and ocean research.

NYT > Science · about 6 hours ago

Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.

BBC Sport · about 6 hours ago

Hackers appeared to take over victims’ accounts even after Meta said it fixed its AI-powered support chatbot, which granted hackers access to victims’ accounts.

TechCrunch · about 6 hours ago

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

BBC News · about 6 hours ago

Amazon's updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you're looking for and search for similar-looking items. In a blog post, Amazon positions the feature as a way to help you search for items if you can't remember the name of a specific texture or style, like describing a "shirt with a draped collar" if you can't think of "cowl neck." The feature seems like it might come in handy in these kinds of scenarios, but it doesn't really add much if you're just searc … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 6 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event

As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.

NYT > World News · about 6 hours ago

June's night sky delivers several must-see events, starting with a close encounter between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Mercury joins the pair to form a rare three-planet lineup, while the Moon puts on a special show by passing in front of Venus for viewers in parts of the Americas. The month also marks the start of astronomical summer and the return of spectacular deep-sky targets like the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 6 hours ago

Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI-generated product images that match your search queries. The retailer says it will help guide users to products.

TechCrunch · about 6 hours ago

Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count

Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it's getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. That statement was made clear with how it started and ended the hourlong show. The showcase began with an extended look at gameplay from Marvel's Wolverine, the new superhero title from Insomniac Games. Over seven minutes of bloody action, Logan sliced and diced his way through a bunch of baddies as he tried to rescue some captured mutants, briefly teaming up with Jean Grey for some help taking them down. Insomniac is well … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 7 hours ago

US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

DeeDee Henry works out using VR at her home in Ventura, California. | Photo by Maggie Shannon / The Verge A few months ago, Meta effectively handed Supernatural, a popular VR fitness game on the Meta Quest, a death sentence. As part of overarching VR layoffs, the company announced the game would no longer get any new content, enraging its tightly knit, devoted community. Now it looks like Supernatural is getting a second chance. Today, Meta announced in a community post that the game is being spun off into an independent company later this year. The new entity will be called Supernatural Health, and will launch as a separate app on the Meta Horizon Store. While Meta did not comment on who would be the CEO of Supernatural Health, Meta spokespers … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 7 hours ago

Dreame’s L20 Ultra robot vacuum can clean itself. | Image: The Verge The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash bin and AI obstacle avoidance. Verge readers can get for its best-ever price right now. Originally $1,400 when it launched in 2023, it’s down to $279 from Wellbots with code L20VERGE. Dreame L20 Ultra Where to Buy: $1399.99 $279.99 at Wellbots (with code L20VERGE) What makes the L20 Ultra so great at this price is that it can do a lot on its own — so much more than other robovacs at this price point. The included base station automatically empties the vacuum’s dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and refills the robot’s water tank between cleaning sessions. The L20 Ultra also offers reliable AI-powered obstacle avoidance and can quickly map your home’s layout, meaning you don’t need to babysit it as it cleans. Thanks to its large dust bin, you can ignore it for up to 75 days without having to empty it yourself.  The robovac does a good job of cleaning up carpets and hardwood floors alike, thanks to its 7,000Pa of suction power. What’s more, its dual oscillating mop pads extend when needed to clean along baseboards and in corners. It can lift the mop pads over carpets, or return to its base station to have them removed. Of course, being a three-year-old robot vacuum, it lacks some of the upgrades found on newer models. For example, the $1,349.99 ($150 off) Dreame X60 — currently one of our favorite robovacs — offers a whopping 35,000Pa of suction, two rubber brushes, and a motorized swing arm that can climb over taller thresholds between rooms. Even without them, the L20 Ultra still offers a lot of premium features that aren’t typically offered at this price. window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/corsairddr5.jpg", productImageAlt: "Corsair DDR5 Memory", productTitle: "Corsair DDR5 Memory", shortDescription: "The upgrade your PC has been waiting for.", longDescription: "If your computer has been feeling sluggish lately, your memory might be the culprit. Whether you are gaming, editing, or just someone who has too many browser tabs open at once Corsair’s DDR5 RAM is one of the easiest ways to get noticeably more out of a machine you already own. Faster load times, smoother multitasking, less waiting around while your computer catches up with you. Use code MEMORY15 for 15% off through June 15.", purchaseUrl: "https://go.corsair.com/c/482924/490888/8513?subId1=VergeHypedesk&subId2=Corsair&subId3=Article2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsair.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fc%2Fmemory&partnerpropertyid=7032191", purchaseLinkText: "Get The Deal At Corsair" }; Three more ways to save Through July 16th at 2:59AM ET, Prime members who are new to Audible can get three months of Audible Standard for free, a savings of roughly $27 compared to paying the regular $8.99 monthly price. The plan gives you one credit to purchase a new audiobook each month from Audible’s vast library, which includes bestsellers and classics, and they’re yours to keep forever, even if you end the subscription. You’ll be renewed at the regular $8.99 per month price unless you cancel at the end of the promotional period. Woot is selling the last-gen Bose Soundlink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker in refurbished condition for $69.99 with a one-year Bose warranty. That’s $80 less than its original retail price. The portable Bluetooth speaker isn’t all that different from the newer model, and can deliver surprisingly expansive sound quality for its size. It also boasts a rugged IP67-rated design for dust and water resistance, and it lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge. Its controls aren’t the most intuitive we’ve used, and it lacks support for higher-res AAC and aptX codecs, but we think those flaws are easy to overlook at this price. You can buy two Ring Cam Indoor cameras for $49.98 (normally $99.98), making the second camera free, at Amazon. The wired 1080p cameras sport physical privacy covers that turn off audio and video recording. They also include an adjustable mount, a built-in siren, color night vision, and two-way talk. If you subscribe to a Ring Protect Plan, which starts at $4.99 a month per device, you’ll get notifications for people, packages, and vehicles, as well as access to recorded video history.

The Verge · about 7 hours ago

Navy Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Britain

The helicopter was on a training exercise when it crashed in a field in southwestern England.

NYT > World News · about 7 hours ago

Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory recreated part of the intense chaos inside a nuclear fireball to better understand how radioactive fallout forms. Their experiments revealed that the way vaporized materials cool can dramatically change the particles that eventually form, especially for volatile elements like cesium.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 8 hours ago

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

BBC News · about 8 hours ago

A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other drugs, while those already struggling with addiction experienced fewer overdoses, hospitalizations, emergency visits, and drug-related deaths.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 8 hours ago

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

BBC Sport · about 8 hours ago

Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn

The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.

BBC News · about 9 hours ago

Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeletal muscle, helping lower blood sugar and increase fat burning while preserving muscle mass. Early clinical results suggest the treatment is safe and well tolerated.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 9 hours ago

Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears

Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.

BBC News · about 9 hours ago

A newly identified group of amygdala neurons appears to play a central role in anxiety and social behavior. Restoring normal activity in this tiny brain circuit reversed anxiety and social deficits in mice, revealing a promising new target for future treatments.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 10 hours ago

What’s Driving Trump’s Big A.I. Pivot

Even the industry-friendly Trump White House is finding that it needs to have greater oversight of powerful new artificial intelligence models.

NYT > Business · about 10 hours ago

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

BBC News · about 10 hours ago

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

BBC News · about 11 hours ago

Typhoon Jangmi powered toward southern Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, and a striking appearance from space. Nighttime satellite images revealed a large eye and intricate swirling structures within the storm. As Jangmi intensified, its outer bands spread over land, raising concerns about flooding and prolonged downpours across parts of Japan.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 11 hours ago

One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere. As Super Typhoon Sinlaku rapidly exploded into a category 5-equivalent storm, satellites captured rare gravity waves spreading outward like rings on a pond, visible high above Earth through a faint glow in the atmosphere.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 11 hours ago

An ancient mountain cave in the Pyrenees may have served as one of the earliest high-altitude mining camps ever discovered, with evidence of repeated visits spanning thousands of years. The find becomes even more intriguing with the discovery of a child’s remains and clues that deeper excavations could uncover prehistoric burials.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 13 hours ago

New Intelligence Role Puts Bill Pulte’s Housing Agenda in Doubt

Mr. Pulte has had difficulty boosting the housing market as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Now he will also serve as acting intelligence director.

NYT > Business · about 13 hours ago

Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.”

NYT > Business · about 15 hours ago

French fries may be the real potato problem. A large study tracking more than 205,000 people for nearly 40 years found that eating three servings of fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes showed no significant increase in risk. The research also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk, while replacing them with white rice had the opposite effect.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 16 hours ago

Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

BBC News · about 17 hours ago

For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives

For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile strikes.

NYT > World News · about 18 hours ago

Democrats Pledge to Fight Trump’s Termination of Ocean Monitoring Observatories

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that monitors marine ecosystems and the effects of climate change.

NYT > Science · about 21 hours ago

Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

BBC News · about 23 hours ago

The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes

The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

BBC News · about 23 hours ago

Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

BBC News · 1 day ago

U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling

The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.

NYT > World News · 1 day ago

Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

BBC News · 1 day ago

King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

BBC News · 1 day ago

Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Kyiv After Threatening Ukraine for a Week

Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.

NYT > World News · 1 day ago

A massive global analysis found that nitrogen pollution can either speed up or dramatically slow the natural "breathing" of forest soils, depending on the ecosystem's condition. The results reveal hidden tipping points that could affect how forests store carbon and cope with climate change.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

As A.I. Makes Strides in Mathematics, Mathematicians Urge Caution

A week after OpenAI made headlines with an A.I.-generated proof, a new “declaration” by 16 experts raises concerns that the technology threatens math as a discipline.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

The Toll of a ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory on the Families Left Behind

The claim that their loved ones’ deaths and disappearances are linked is almost certainly false — but the loss remains real.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.

The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.

NYT > World News · 1 day ago

The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species

There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.

NYT > World News · 2 days ago

Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again

Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.

NYT > Science · 2 days ago

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Thousands of mysterious containers lie scattered across northern Laos. These “death jars” may have provided a form of communal interment, archaeologists reported.

NYT > Science · 2 days ago

A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens

In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.

NYT > Science · 6 days ago